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Collector Barfod, A.S.
Number 48433
Collected with Kvist, L. P. & Nissen, D.
Country Ecuador
Subpart ESMERALDAS
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Locality Zapallo Grande, a mixed Afro-latin and Cayapa Amerindian community along Río Cayapa. Secondary vegetation and disturbed rain forests close to village.
Coordinates 0° 48' N 78° 54' W
Minimum elevation (m) 200
Maximum elevation (m) 200
Start date 1983/10/19
End date 1983/10/25
Family Cecropiaceae
Identification Cecropia
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Field notes Tree, 15 m, leaves with red nervation on the lower side, inflorescence green-yellow, young leaves red. Nom. vern.: Sén-gi-chi. Use: are extracted from the cortex and used to make string for a lot of purposes among others hammock. Preparation: the cortex is strepped? of and beaten with a stick.

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